Mejora de la conducción en pacientes con lesión medular mediante el uso de la realidad virtual. Revisión sistemática

Rev Neurol, 2022 · DOI: 10.33588/rn.7502.2022091 · Published: July 1, 2022

Assistive Technology Neurology Rehabilitation

Simple Explanation

Spinal cord injury (SCI) affects motor and sensory functions, limiting activities like driving. Virtual Reality (VR) is emerging as a rehabilitation tool. This study reviews the effectiveness of VR in improving driving skills for SCI patients. It analyzed several studies to reach its conclusions. The review suggests VR can improve driving skills and reduce driving-related fear in SCI patients, but further research is needed for confirmation.

Study Duration

Not specified

Participants

145 subjects (114 with SCI, 31 without SCI)

Evidence Level

Systematic Review

Key Findings

1
VR-based driving simulation improves driving skills in SCI patients, according to three articles.
2
Navigation skills improved after 12 weeks of VR training.
3
VR simulation helps reduce the fear of driving among SCI patients.

Research Summary

This systematic review analyzed the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) interventions on improving driving skills in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). The review included seven studies with a total of 145 subjects, focusing on the use of VR in simulating driving scenarios and its impact on driving-related skills. The study concludes that VR training can lead to improvements in quality of life, driving skills, and a reduction in the fear of driving for SCI patients.

Practical Implications

Rehabilitation tool

VR can be used as a supplementary rehabilitation tool for SCI patients to regain driving skills.

Improved quality of life

Increased driving ability through VR may lead to greater independence and improved quality of life for SCI patients.

Reduced driving anxiety

VR-based training can potentially reduce anxiety associated with driving after a spinal cord injury.

Mejora de la conducción en pacientes con lesión medular mediante el uso de la realidad virtual. Revisión sistemática

Simple Explanation

Key Findings

Research Summary

Practical Implications

Rehabilitation tool

Improved quality of life

Reduced driving anxiety

Study Limitations

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Mejora de la conducción en pacientes con lesión medular mediante el uso de la realidad virtual. Revisión sistemática

Simple Explanation

Key Findings

Research Summary

Practical Implications

Rehabilitation tool

Improved quality of life

Reduced driving anxiety

Study Limitations

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Was this summary helpful?